2015-153221 y DOC# 2015-0153221
Apr 01, 2015 04:11 PM
OFFICIAL RECORDS
I Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr.,
l SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECORDER
Recording Requested By: FEES: $2.00
City Engineer
When Recorded Mail to:
City Clerk
City of Encinitas
505 South Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR PRIVATE STORMWATER TREATMENT AND
\ STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES BY HOMEOWNER'S
ASSOCIATION
APN: 254-302-16✓ Project No.: 12165-G/I/PM
Site Address: 123 Diana Street
THIS AGREEMENT is between the City of Encinitas, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as the "City", and RREG INVESTMENTS SERIES, LLC SERIES
1D/Z 9 a Delaware Limited Liability Company, its heirs, successors, and assigns,
collectively hereinafter referred to as "Developer", owner(s) of that certain real property
hereinafter referred to as "Property" that is described in Exhibit "A", which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof. This Agreement is for the periodic Maintenance of
certain private stormwater treatment, pollution control, .- and hydromodification
management facilities, hereinafter referred to collectively as "Stormwater Facilities".
Stormwater Facilities include but are not limited to Best Management Practices (BMPs),
Integrated Management Practices (IMPs), Low Impact Development (LID) features,
Hydromodification Management Plan (HMP) facilities, structural stormwater treatment
devices, and drainage facilities. The description and plat of Stormwater Facilities is set
forth in Exhibit "B" which is, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The term
Maintenance is defined in Paragraph 1 below.
WHEREAS, this Agreement is required by the City as condition of approval of a
City permit pursuant to City of Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 20.08 and Chapter
23.24 as well as the City of Encinitas Stormwater Manual; and
WHEREAS, the Stormwater Facilities described -in Exhibit "B" benefit said
Property, the developer, and the future owners of the lots/parcels created per Planning
Case No. 14-075 TPM DR CDP, their heirs, successors, and assigns, collectively
hereinafter referred to as "Owners"; and
WHEREAS, City requires that Developer establish a homeowners association in
conformance with the California Civil Code Sections 1350 through 1376, hereinafter
referred to as "HOX, to be responsible for the Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities
into perpetuity; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City, the responsibility of the Owners, HOA, and
Developer, herein after collectively referred to as "Parties", and to the benefit of the
Public that Maintenance of said Stormwater Facilities occur on a regular and periodic
basis as necessary to preserve the Storm Water Facilities in good-working order by the
Parties in accordance with the minimum Maintenance requirements set forth in Exhibit
"C", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and in accordance with the City
of Encinitas Municipal Code, the Encinitas Stormwater Manual, and other related City
policies and requirements; and
WHEREAS, it is responsibility of the Developer and HOA to manage and oversee
Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities and to assign a single point of contact between
the City of Encinitas and HOA or Developer; and
WHEREAS, Developer's responsibility of Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities will
be transferred to HOA after the sale of all lots/parcels, the completion of development,
and the approval of the City; and
WHEREAS, following Developer's completion of the development and acceptance
by the City, the Owners are responsible to continuously have an HOA for purposes of
Maintenance of the Stormwater Facilities; and
WHEREAS, for the purpose of this agreement, Maintenance responsibilities
mentioned on this agreement equally and collectively apply to Owners and the HOA;
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WHEREAS, it is requirement of development that this Agreement constitute a
covenant running with the land, binding upon each successive ;owner of all or any
portion of the Property into perpetuity;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED FOR VALUABLE
CONSIDERATION AS FOLLOWS:
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1. This agreement establishes the Parties' Maintenance requirements for the
Stormwater Facilities. The term "Maintenance" wherever capitalized in this
agreement shall include, but shall not be limited to: inspection for purposes of
identifying operational deficiencies in the Stormwater Facilities, routine upkeep
and repair of the Stormwater Facilities in proper working order as determined by
the City, and preparation and submittal of the.annual inspection report to the
City, all as set forth in subparagraph 1.i) through 1.iii). The Parties' requirements
for providing Stormwater Facilities Maintenance as stated inithis agreement shall
mean Maintenance managed and paid for by the Parties, land performed by a
qualified contractor hired by the Parties. ;
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i) The, Parties shall inspect the Stormwater Facilities after all major storms. In
addition, the Parties shall inspect the Stormwater Facilities at the minimum
frequency specified in Exhibit "C", but not less than twice per year.
ii) The Parties shall provide upkeep and repair to keep the Stormwater Facilities
in good working order and shall repair all deficiencies identified in the Parties'
inspections no later than 30 days following the inspection or prior to the next
anticipated rain event. Interim water quality control measures shall be utilized
to protect damaged or deficient Stormwater Facilities until such time as the
Facilities are repaired. The minimum upkeep and repair frequency shall be
consistent with the Exhibit "C" but not less than once per year. To the
satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services, the Parties shall ensure
that the Stormwater Facilities are in proper working ,order for the rainy
season, which starts on October 1.
iii) The Parties shall obtain the City of Encinitas Stormwater Inspection Report
form from the City website or the City of Encinitas Civic Center, complete the
inspection report form, and submit the inspection report to the City of
Encinitas Department of Engineering Services. Prior to;the submittal of the
inspection report to the City, the Parties shall perform an inspection of the
Stormwater Facilities, identify deficiencies, and repair and correct all
deficiencies. The inspection report shall be submitted to the City once a year
between August 1 and September 30.
2. The Property is benefited by this Agreement, and it is the purpose of the
signatories hereto that this instrument be recorded to the end and intent that the
obligation hereby created shall be and constitute a covenant running with the
land. Any heirs, executors, administrators, assignees, and/or successors in
interest to all or any portion of the Property, by acceptance of delivery of a deed
and/or conveyance regardless of form, shall be deemed to have consented to
and become expressly bound by these presents, including without limitation, the
right of any person entitled to enforce the terms of this Agreement to institute
legal action as provided in Paragraph 14 hereof, such remedy to be cumulative
and in addition to other remedies provided in this Agreement and to all other
remedies at law or in equity.
3. The Stormwater Facilities shall be constructed by and, have Maintenance
performed by the Parties in accordance with the term and conditions of this
agreement and the plans and specifications identified in approved Grading Plan
Number 12165-G & Improvement Plan Number 12165-1 which is on file as a
permanent public record in the City of Encinitas.
4. The cost and expense of the Maintenance of the Stormwater Facilities shall be
paid by the Parties. The Parties' share of Stormwater Facilities Maintenance
costs is proportional to number of lots/parcels that Owners and Developer own
as a fraction of the total number of lots/parcels in the.1 Property using and
benefiting from the Stormwater Facilities but excluding common ownership
lots/parcels.
5. In the event the Property is subdivided in future, the owners,: heirs, assigns, and
successors in interest of each such newly created parcel(s) shall be included in
the existing HOA and be liable under this Agreement and with the HOA for their
then pro rata share of expenses reflecting such newly created parcels.
6. The Maintenance to be performed under this Agreement shall include upkeep,
repair, and improvements to adequately ensure the Stormwater Facilities are in
proper working order as determined by the City. Upkeep, repair, and
improvements under this Agreement shall include, but are not limited to,
repairing access roadbeds; repairing, preserving, and providing improvement for
the upkeep of drainage structures; removing debris, sediment, oil, grease, and
other pollutants as determined by the City; perpetually preserving adequate
groundcover and/or other erosion control measures within the Property in order
to prevent erosion; and the management of materials, pollutants, and hazardous
waste to prevent pollution of the stormwater system or Municipal Separate
Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) as referenced in local and State codes.
Upkeep, repair, and improvement shall also include others work necessary to
repair and preserve the Stormwater Facilities for their intended purposes as well
as the restoration of the Stormwater Facilities following, any non-permitted
modification. The restoration shall be as required to restore the Stormwater
Facilities to the condition existing prior to damage or alteration.
7. Developer, Owners, and HOA are collectively responsible to the City for
Maintenance of Stormwater Facilities so long as either Developer or Owners own
any lots/parcels. Developer remains responsible for Maintenance of Stormwater
Facilities until such Facilities have been approved by the City, even if Developer
no longer owns any lots/parcels of the Property.
8. Upon establishment of an HOA and a management company to manage the
maintenance of the stormwater facilities, the Developer must notify the City of
the contact information for the HOA and management company within thirty (30)
days. At a minimum, contact information for HOA and management company
shall include: organization name, mailing address, email address, phone
number, contract person, contact person's phone number, ,and email address.
The above information must be provided to the City prior to occupancy of the
first unit (model home occupancy may be exempt from this requirement). If the
Developer is the acting HOA manager at the time of occupancy, the Developer's
current contact information shall be provided in lieu of the management
company information. Any future changes in HOA or management company
contact information shall be provided to the City within thirty (30) days of the
change being made. Contact information shall be provided in writing to the
following address (or current City of Encinitas, Civic Center address):
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City of Encinitas
Stormwater Division j
505 S Vulcan Ave I
Encinitas, CA 92024
9. Any liability of the Parties for personal injury to any worker employed to provide
Maintenance under this Agreement, or to third persons, as well as any liability of
the Parties for damage to the property of any third persons, as a result of or
arising out of Maintenance under this Agreement, shall be borne by the Parties.
10. Parties shall jointly and severally defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City,
City's engineer, its consultants, and each of its officials; directors, officers,
agents, and employees from against all liability, claims, damages, losses,
expenses, personal injury, and other costs, including costs of defense and
attorney's fees, to any contractor, any subcontractor, any user of the Stormwater
Facilities, or to any other third persons arising out of or in any way related to the
use, Maintenance, or the failure to provide Maintenance of the Stormwater
Facilities. This Agreement imposes no liability of any kind; whatsoever on the
City and the Parties agree to hold the City harmless from any liability in the event
the Stormwater Facilities fail to operate properly.
11. Nothing in this Agreement, the specifications, other contract documents, the
City's approval of the plans and specifications, or the City's inspection of the
work constitutes an acknowledgement of any City responsibility for any such item
or the material contained therein, and the City, City's engineer, its consultants,
and each of its officials, directors, officers, employees and agents, shall have no
responsibility or liability therefore.
12. The Parties shall provide access to the Stormwater Facilities within the Property
to the City's inspectors, employees, agents, and contractors within 48 hours of
receipt of a written notification by the City. The access shall be provided
unconditionally and without any obstruction, interference, or hazard. Any animals
kept on the .Property shall be secured outside of the area 'Subject to the City's
inspection.
13. The Parties hereby grant permission to the City, its authorized agents, and its
employees, to enter upon the Property and to inspect the Stormwater Facilities
following a 48-hour notice whenever the City deems necessary. The purpose of
inspection is to evaluate the condition and performance I of the Stormwater
Facilities, to,follow-up on reported deficiencies, to respond to citizen complaints,
and/or to comply with State and City requirements for City inspection of such
facilities. The City shall provide the Owner, with copies of the inspection findings
and a directive to commence with any repairs deemed necessary.
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14. In the event the Parties fail to preserve the Stormwater Facilities in good working
condition as determined by the City Engineer, the City, its agents, employees, or .
its contractors, may enter upon the Property and take the steps deemed
necessary to correct deficiencies and shall charge the costs of such repairs to
the Parties. In the event the City pursuant to this Agreement, performs work of
any nature, or expends any funds for attorney's fees, administrative costs,
contractors, employees, consultants, materials, or other costs in the performance
of said work, the Owner shall reimburse the City. Such reimbursement shall be
due within thirty (30) days of receipt of a notification for all costs incurred by the
City, including any administrative costs and attorney's fees. If said funds are not
paid by the Parties within (30) days, City reserves the right to itake legal action for
cost recovery and to file with the County Recorder of San Diego County an
assessment lien on the Property. It is expressly understood !and agreed that the
City is under no obligation to perform Maintenance of said Stormwater Facilities,
and in no event shall this Agreement be construed to impose!any such obligation
on the City. '
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15. The terms of this Agreement may be amended in writing following the Parties
request and upon written approval by the City Engineer.
1.6. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. In the
event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable
or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, and enforceability of
the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement.
OWNER: rE
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Ke in Dun r Da
RREG Investments Series, LLC Series 462,
Signature of OWNER must be notarized. Attach the appropriate acknowledgement.
CITY OF ENCINITAS:
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Glenn Pruim Date
'f Director of Engineering and Public Works
City of Encinitas
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WITNESS my hand and official seal. KAriI MAGDALENO
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My Comm Dec 16,2017
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EXHIBIT"A"
LOT 2 OF BLOCK 7 OF SOUTHCOAST PARK UNIT 2, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1859, FILED IN THE OFFICE
OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1925,.
APN: 254-302-16-00
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STORM WA TER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT EXHIBIT
123 DIANA STREET
ENCINITAS, CA
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DEEP ROOTED, DENSE, DROUGHT
TOLERANT PLANTING SUITABLE
FOR WELL DRAINED SOIL
y VARIES PER PLAN
18" X 18" CATCH BASIN PER PLAN, TG PER PLAN
10" MIN. j 2' HARDWOOD MULCH
18" MIN. ENGINEERED SOIL
*SEE NOTE BELOW
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3°-3/8' GRAVEL
12"-3/4" CRUSHED ROCK
I=I I =I I = 1 - - _� _ - 3' PERFORATED PIPE
- - - - - - W/ FILTER FABRIC
PERFORATIONS AT THE INVERT
RETENTION AREA SHALL 'PLACE 3" PVC ® 2' O.C.
BE LEVEL AND 4' PERFORATED PIPE TO
DEPRESSED A MIN. OF 12"-18' PVC CONNECT TO BROOKS BOX
12" FROM THE DRAINPIPE NOTE. 4' PIPE SHALL BE CENTERED IN
SURROUNDING GRADE PER PLAN IMP AND RUN ENTIRE LENGTH OF IMP
*"ENGINEERED SOIL" LAYER SHALL BE MINIMUM 6" DEEP 'SANDY LOAM' SOIL
MIX WITH NO MORE THAN 5% CLAY CONTENT. THE MIX SHALL CONTAIN
50-60% SAND, 20-30% COMPOST OR HARDWOOD MULCH, AND 20-30% TOPSOIL
IMP BASIN BMP j
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BMP SIZING
MIN A (SF) PROP A (SF) SURFACE VOLUME. V1(CF) BASIN VOLUME: V2(CF)
215 SF 216 SF 180 CF 130 CF
OWNER APPLICANT
KEVIN DUNN, FOR
RINCON REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC.
1520 N. EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT 5
SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92672
ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER
254-302-16-00
SITE ADDRESS
123 DIANA STREET
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
LEGAL DESCRIP77ON
LOT 2 OF BLOCK 7 OF SOUTHCOAST PARK UNIT 2, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF
SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1859, FILED IN THE
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Minimum Maintenance Requirements for Stormwater Facilities
Bioretention Areas
To preserve bioretention performance, the cells must be maintained. Like any landscape
feature, bioretention areas must be pruned, mulched, and even initially watered and
limed. Grassed bioretention cells are usually mowed. The need for rapid establishment
requires bioretention cells to be limed, if indicated by a soil test. Additionally, plants may
need to be spot-fertilized to ensure growth and survival in low P soils. Watering the
plants every 2 to 3 days for a month or two helps ensure vegetation survival. The
frequency of these tasks varies seasonally, with more frequent maintenance required in
summer than in winter. Maintenance tasks unique to bioretention include occasional
removal of mulch and the top layer of fill soil. Because clogging occurs most frequently
at the top of the soil column, the bioretention basin rarely needs to be completely
excavated. However, this has been necessary when the bioretention cell was located in an
unstable drainage area.
BIORETENTION MAINTENANCE TASKS
Task Frequency Maintenance Notes
Pruning 1 - 2 times/year Nutrients in runoff often cause
bioretention vegetation to flourish.
Mowing 2 - 12 times/year Frequency depends upon location
and desired aesthetic appeal
Mulch accumulation reduces available
Mulching 1 - 2 times /year water storage volume.
Mulch Removal 1 time/ 2 - 3) years Removal of mulch also increases
surface infiltration rate of fill soil.
1 time / 2 - 3 days for first If droughty; watering after the
Watering 1 - 2 months. Sporadically initial year may be required.
after establishment.
One time spots fertilization for "first
Fertilization 1 time initially yearj' vegetation.
Within the first year, 10 percent of
Remove and Replace 1 time/year plants may die.
Dead Plants Survival rates increase with time.
Tasks include trash collection, spot
Miscellaneous weeding, and"removing mulch from
Upkeep 12 times/year overflow device.
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Bioretention and Landscape Areas
The operational and maintenance needs of a Bioretention Basin are:
• Vegetation management to maintain adequate hydraulic functioning and to limit
habitat for disease-carrying animals.
• Animal and vector control.
• Periodic sediment removal to optimize performance.
• Trash, debris, grass trimmings, tree pruning, and leaf collection and removal
to prevent obstruction of a Swale and monitoring equipment.
• Erosion and structural maintenance to prevent the loss of soil and maintain
the performance of the Swale.
Functional Maintenance
Functional maintenance has two components:
Preventive maintenance
Corrective maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance activities to be instituted at a Bio-filter Swale are:
• Trash and Debris. During each inspection and maintenance visit to the site,
debris and trash removal will be conducted to reduce the potential for inlet
and outlet structures and other components from becoming clogged and
inoperable during storm events.
• Sediment Removal. Sediment accumulation, as part of the operation and
maintenance program at a Swale, will be monitored once a month iduring the
dry season, after every large storm (0.50 inch), and monthly during the wet
season. Specifically, if sediment reaches a level at or near plant height, or
could interfere with flow or operation, the sediment will be removed. If
accumulation of debris or sediment is determined to be the cause lof decline
in design performance, prompt action (i.e., within ten working days) will be
taken to restore the Swale to design performance standards. Removal of
Standing Water. Standing water must be removed if it contributes to the
development of aquatic plant communities or mosquito breeding areas.
• Fertilization and Irrigation. The vegetation seed mix has been designed so
that fertilization and irrigation is not necessary. Fertilizers and irrigation
will not be used to maintain the vegetation.
• Elimination of Mosquito Breeding Habitats. The most effective mosquito
control program is one that eliminates potential breeding habitats.
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Corrective Maintenance
Corrective maintenance is required on an emergency or non-routine basis to
correct problems and to restore the intended operation and safe function of a
Bioretention Basin. Corrective maintenance activities include:
• Removal of Debris and Sediment. Sediment, debris, and trash, which
impede the hydraulic functioning of a Swale and prevent vegetative growth,
will be removed and properly disposed.
• Structural Repairs. Once deemed necessary, repairs to structural
components of a Swale and its inlet and outlet structures will be done within
10 working days.
• Embankment and Slope Repairs. Once deemed necessary, damage to the
embankments and slopes of Swales will be repaired within 10� working
days).
• Erosion Repair. Where a reseeding program has been ineffective, or where
other factors have created erosive conditions (i.e., pedestrian traffic,
concentrated flow, etc.), corrective steps will be taken to prevent loss of soil
and any subsequent danger to the performance of a Swale. There are a
number of corrective actions than can be taken. These include erosion
control blankets, riprap.
Hazardous Waste
Suspected hazardous wastes will be analyzed to determine disposal options. Hazardous
wastes generated onsite will be handled and disposed of according to applicable local,
state, and federal regulations. A solid or liquid waste is considered a Hazardous waste if
it exceeds the criteria list in the CCR, Title 22, Article 11.
Storm Water Storage System
• Periodic inspections of the inlet and outlet areas to ascertain correct operation of
system and to clean materials trapped on grates protecting catch)basins and inlet
area should be required monthly.
o Routine sweeping and cleaning of impervious drainage areas will reduce
floatables and sediment loading to underground stormwater storage.
• The primary maintenance concerns are removal of floatables that become trapped
and removal of accumulating sediments within the system; this should be done at
least on an annual basis. Proprietary traps and filters associated with stormwater
storage units should be maintained as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Confined space safety procedures must be followed by workers entering
an underground stormwater storage facility.
• Sediments are best removed mechanically rather than flushing. If flushing
is the only option then great care must be taken not to flush sediments
downstream into native waters.
• Any structural repairs required to inlet and outlet areas should be addressed in a
timely manner on an as needed basis.
• Local authorities may require annual inspection or require that they carry out
inspections and maintenance.
• The pump system must be tested and inspected before each rainy season and after
each major storm event.